2.2: Other conflict theories Flashcards
Weberian is a what theory?
Weberian is a: 1. Micro 2. Social action 3. Conflict theory
Feminism is a what theory?
Feminism is a: 1. Macro 2. Structural 3. Conflict theory
Feminism is a theory and social movement that aims to improve what?
Feminism is a:
1. Theory
2. Social movement
that aims to improve the rights of women
Feminism is a theory and social movement that aims to improve the rights of women.
Feminism believes that the structure of society is what?
Feminism believes that the structure of society is patriarchal - male-dominated
Feminism is a theory and social movement that aims to improve the rights of women.
Feminism believes that the structure of society is patriarchal - male-dominated.
Agencies of socialisation are also what and only do what?
Agencies of socialisation:
- Are also patriarchal
- Only benefit men
Feminists are not men-haters and who says that, ‘‘Feminism is what?’’
Feminists are not men-haters and Rebecca West says that, ‘‘Feminism is the radical notion that women are people’’
What do liberal feminists think?
Liberal feminists think that things have gotten better for women due to:
1. Equality legislation
2. Changing attitudes
,but there is still a long way to go
What do radical feminists think?
Radical feminists think that:
- Society is still deeply patriarchal
- Women should live separately to men to avoid sexism and inequality - political lesbianism
What do Marxist feminists think?
Marxist feminists think that capitalism, not patriarchy, is the root cause of women’s oppression
What do black and difference feminists believe?
Black and difference feminists believe that:
1. Ethnic minorities
2. Other women (based on CHANGED)
are more oppressed than the white majority
Within feminism, there are different strands and different feminists who have different views, but there are how many main types of feminism?
Within feminism, there are different strands and different feminists who have different views, but there are 4 main types of feminism:
- Liberal feminists
- Radical feminists
- Marxist feminists
- Black and difference feminists
Who is the founder of the Weberian theory?
The founder of the Weberian theory is the German sociologist Max Weber
The founder of the Weberian theory is the German sociologist Max Weber (what years)?
The founder of the Weberian theory is the German sociologist Max Weber (1864 - 1920)
Apart from class, according to Weber, what else is your status based on?
Apart from class, according to Weber, your status is based on:
- Your market situation
- Your life chances
- Power
- Who you know (old boy’s network)
- Sharing the same social prestige
Weber also looks at what segregation?
Weber also looks at occupational segregation
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
How many types of occupational segregation are there?
There are 2 types of occupational segregation:
- Horizontal segregation
- Vertical segregation
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
There are 2 types of occupational segregation, horizontal segregation and vertical segregation.
With vertical segregation, there are also what?
With vertical segregation, there are also the concepts of the:
- Glass ceiling
- Concrete ceiling
- Glass elevator
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
There are 2 types of occupational segregation, horizontal segregation and vertical segregation.
With vertical segregation, there are also the concepts of the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling and the glass elevator.
What is the glass ceiling?
The glass ceiling refers to an invisible barrier that prevents someone from achieving further success
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
There are 2 types of occupational segregation, horizontal segregation and vertical segregation.
With vertical segregation, there are also the concepts of the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling and the glass elevator.
The glass ceiling refers to an invisible barrier that prevents someone from achieving further success.
Where is the glass ceiling most often observed?
The glass ceiling is most often observed in the workplace
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
There are 2 types of occupational segregation, horizontal segregation and vertical segregation.
With vertical segregation, there are also the concepts of the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling and the glass elevator.
The glass ceiling refers to an invisible barrier that prevents someone from achieving further success.
The glass ceiling is most often observed in the workplace.
‘Cracking the glass ceiling’ is the phrase used when what?
‘Cracking the glass ceiling’ is the phrase used when:
1. Women
Or,
2. Minorities
have made gains or achieved some success in the workplace
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
There are 2 types of occupational segregation, horizontal segregation and vertical segregation.
With vertical segregation, there are also the concepts of the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling and the glass elevator.
What is the concrete ceiling?
The concrete ceiling is a more solid barrier than the glass ceiling
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
There are 2 types of occupational segregation, horizontal segregation and vertical segregation.
With vertical segregation, there are also the concepts of the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling and the glass elevator.
The concrete ceiling is a more solid barrier than the glass ceiling.
Unlike the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling is what and cannot be what?
Unlike the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling:
- Is denser
- Cannot be easily shattered
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
There are 2 types of occupational segregation, horizontal segregation and vertical segregation.
With vertical segregation, there are also the concepts of the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling and the glass elevator.
The concrete ceiling is a more solid barrier than the glass ceiling.
Unlike the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling is denser and cannot be easily shattered.
Similar to the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling is a barrier for success.
The difference between the 2 terms is that the concrete ceiling is a term specifically made for who?
The difference between the two terms is that the concrete ceiling is a term specifically made for women of colour
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
There are 2 types of occupational segregation, horizontal segregation and vertical segregation.
With vertical segregation, there are also the concepts of the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling and the glass elevator.
The concrete ceiling is a more solid barrier than the glass ceiling.
Unlike the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling is denser and cannot be easily shattered.
Similar to the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling is a barrier for success.
The difference between the two terms is that the concrete ceiling is a term specifically made for women of colour.
This is because a concrete wall reflects the barriers that women of colour face how?
This is because a concrete wall reflects the barriers that women of colour face more accurately
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
There are 2 types of occupational segregation, horizontal segregation and vertical segregation.
With vertical segregation, there are also the concepts of the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling and the glass elevator.
The concrete ceiling is a more solid barrier than the glass ceiling.
Unlike the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling is denser and cannot be easily shattered.
Similar to the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling is a barrier for success.
The difference between the two terms is that the concrete ceiling is a term specifically made for women of colour.
This is because a concrete wall reflects the barriers that women of colour face more accurately - it is what for them?
This is because a concrete wall reflects the barriers that women of colour face more accurately - it is harder for them
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
There are 2 types of occupational segregation, horizontal segregation and vertical segregation.
With vertical segregation, there are also the concepts of the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling and the glass elevator.
What is the glass elevator?
The glass elevator is how men rise:
1. Higher
2. Faster
than women in female-dominated professions
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
There are 2 types of occupational segregation, horizontal segregation and vertical segregation.
With vertical segregation, there are also the concepts of the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling and the glass elevator.
The glass elevator is how men rise higher and faster than women in female-dominated professions, for example what?
The glass elevator is how men rise higher and faster than women in female-dominated professions, for example:
- Nursing
- Teaching
- Social work
Weber also looks at occupational segregation.
There are 2 types of occupational segregation, horizontal segregation and vertical segregation.
With vertical segregation, there are also the concepts of the glass ceiling, the concrete ceiling and the glass elevator.
The glass elevator is how men rise higher and faster than women in female-dominated professions, for example nursing, teaching and social work.
What is the glass elevator a reflection of?
The glass elevator is a reflection of the gender inequality that exists in female-dominated professions
The German sociologist Max Weber (1864 - 1920) disagreed with the way Marx did what?
The German sociologist Max Weber (1864 - 1920) disagreed with the way Marx analysed social inequalities
The German sociologist Max Weber (1864 - 1920) disagreed with the way Marx analysed social inequalities.
Weber argued that differences of status and power were what?
Weber argued that differences of status and power were:
- Important
- Not always linked to economic or class inequalities
The German sociologist Max Weber (1864 - 1920) disagreed with the way Marx analysed social inequalities.
Weber argued that differences of status and power were important and were not always linked to economic or class inequalities.
What is a good example of this?
A good example of this is ethnic inequalities
The German sociologist Max Weber (1864 - 1920) disagreed with the way Marx analysed social inequalities.
Weber argued that differences of status and power were important and were not always linked to economic or class inequalities.
A good example of this is ethnic inequalities.
Ethnic minority groups, for example black and Asian people in the UK, may be treated how where, for example?
Ethnic minority groups, for example:
1. Black
2. Asian
people in the UK, may be treated less favourably in the workplace, for example
The German sociologist Max Weber (1864 - 1920) disagreed with the way Marx analysed social inequalities.
Weber argued that differences of status and power were important and were not always linked to economic or class inequalities.
A good example of this is ethnic inequalities.
Ethnic minority groups, for example black and Asian people in the UK, may be treated less favourably in the workplace, for example, why?
Ethnic minority groups, for example black and Asian people in the UK, may be treated less favourably in the workplace, for example, because of:
- Skin colour
- Appearance
The German sociologist Max Weber (1864 - 1920) disagreed with the way Marx analysed social inequalities.
Weber argued that differences of status and power were important and were not always linked to economic or class inequalities.
A good example of this is ethnic inequalities.
Ethnic minority groups, for example black and Asian people in the UK, may be treated less favourably in the workplace, for example, because of skin colour and appearance, even when they come from what backgrounds?
Ethnic minority groups, for example black and Asian people in the UK, may be treated less favourably in the workplace, for example, because of:
1. Skin colour
2. Appearance
,even when they come from relatively well-off backgrounds
The German sociologist Max Weber (1864 - 1920) disagreed with the way Marx analysed social inequalities.
Weber argued that differences of status and power were important and were not always linked to economic or class inequalities.
A good example of this is ethnic inequalities.
Ethnic minority groups, for example black and Asian people in the UK, may be treated less favourably in the workplace, for example, because of skin colour and appearance, even when they come from relatively well-off backgrounds.
Thus ethnicity can be seen to be linked to what rather than social class?
Thus ethnicity can be seen to be linked to status rather than social class
Feminist ideas have a long history, but began to influence sociology most strongly from when onwards?
Feminist ideas have a long history, but began to influence sociology most strongly from the 1970s onwards
Feminist ideas have a long history, but began to influence sociology most strongly from the 1970s onwards, following what?
Feminist ideas have a long history, but began to influence sociology most strongly from the 1970s onwards, following the ‘second wave’ of feminism
Feminist ideas have a long history, but began to influence sociology most strongly from the 1970s onwards, following the ‘second wave’ of feminism.
Feminists argue that in most societies, women have been what compared to men?
Feminists argue that in most societies, women have been disadvantaged compared to men
Feminist ideas have a long history, but began to influence sociology most strongly from the 1970s onwards, following the ‘second wave’ of feminism.
Feminists argue that in most societies, women have been disadvantaged compared to men.
What do men often control in society?
Men often control key institutions in society
Feminist ideas have a long history, but began to influence sociology most strongly from the 1970s onwards, following the ‘second wave’ of feminism.
Feminists argue that in most societies, women have been disadvantaged compared to men.
Men often control key institutions in society, such as what?
Men often control key institutions in society, such as:
- Businesses
- Political institutions
Feminist ideas have a long history, but began to influence sociology most strongly from the 1970s onwards, following the ‘second wave’ of feminism.
Feminists argue that in most societies, women have been disadvantaged compared to men.
Men often control key institutions in society, such as businesses and political institutions.
They also tend to be more what where?
Men also tend to be more dominant in:
- Personal relationships
- Family life
- Intimate relationships
Feminist ideas have a long history, but began to influence sociology most strongly from the 1970s onwards, following the ‘second wave’ of feminism.
Feminists argue that in most societies, women have been disadvantaged compared to men.
Men often control key institutions in society, such as businesses and political institutions.
They also tend to be more dominant in personal relationships, family life and intimate relationships.
Feminism has encouraged sociologists to focus much more on what?
Feminism has encouraged sociologists to focus much more on:
- Gender inequalities
- Women’s experiences of the social world
Feminist ideas have a long history, but began to influence sociology most strongly from the 1970s onwards, following the ‘second wave’ of feminism.
Feminists argue that in most societies, women have been disadvantaged compared to men.
Men often control key institutions in society, such as businesses and political institutions.
They also tend to be more dominant in personal relationships, family life and intimate relationships.
Feminism has encouraged sociologists to focus much more on gender inequalities and women’s experiences of the social world.
Like Marxists, feminists use the concept of ideology, but refer to what ideologies?
Like Marxists, feminists use the concept of ideology, but refer to patriarchal ideologies
Feminist ideas have a long history, but began to influence sociology most strongly from the 1970s onwards, following the ‘second wave’ of feminism.
Feminists argue that in most societies, women have been disadvantaged compared to men.
Men often control key institutions in society, such as businesses and political institutions.
They also tend to be more dominant in personal relationships, family life and intimate relationships.
Feminism has encouraged sociologists to focus much more on gender inequalities and women’s experiences of the social world.
Like Marxists, feminists use the concept of ideology, but refer to patriarchal ideologies, ideas that help to justify what?
Like Marxists, feminists use the concept of ideology, but refer to patriarchal ideologies, ideas that help to justify:
- Male dominance
- Women’s subordinate place in society
